Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

Name: Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Ingredients: 8 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled; 6 servings cayenne pepper; 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned; 237 milliliters green bell pepper, chopped; 59 milliliters chopped green onions; 59 milliliters milk; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 6 servings salt to taste; 1 large fresh tomato, chopped; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil

Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

You can never have too many Creole recipes, so give Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux It works well as a side dish. Head to the store and pick up bell pepper, vegetable oil, ears corn, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Instructions

Cut corn off the cobs by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels; place in a medium bowl.

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Cut across the kernels again to release milk from the corn, add milk to bowl. Set aside.

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Milk

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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add onion and green pepper, cook until onion is transparent, about 5 to 8 minutes.

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Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium low, and cook 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover skillet, and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer. Stir in green onions and bacon.

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Remove from heat and serve.

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Servings:

8strips

crisply cooked bacon, crumbled 6servings

cayenne pepper 6

ears corn, husked and cleaned 237milliliters

green bell pepper, chopped 59milliliters

chopped green onions 59milliliters

milk 1large

onion, thinly sliced 6servings

salt to taste 1large

fresh tomato, chopped 2Tbsps

vegetable oil

Recommended wine: Albarino, Rose Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

Albarino, rosé Wine, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Cajun. These low-tannin, lower alcohol wines will complement the heat in spicy cajun dishes, instead of making your mouth burn more. The Cadre Ode to Pearls Sparkling Albarino with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 36 dollars per bottle.